Category: Decking

Your home’s exterior deck is forced to withstand the elements day-in-day-out, all year long. It’s tasked with handling extreme temperature fluctuations, fending off assaults by insects and fungus, and—depending on where you live—resisting corrosive elements like salt air. And none of this includes all the standard wear accumulated from actually using the deck itself. In […]

It’s no secret that a stunning kitchen or stellar location can elevate the value of your home. However, there are many less expensive exterior modifications that can deliver a serious lift on asking price, too. With a little creativity and a manageable investment, you can add eye-catching features that make your home more attractive to […]

Whether you’re using classic redwood decking or versatile new composite materials, universal principles of deck installation and upgrades are the same as they have been for centuries. However, the standards and codes that are required for a safe, stable deck that can stand up to today’s inspection are always evolving. Though a basic deck update […]

Whether you’ve installed or upgraded a deck on your own or you’re deciding to undertake a project of this magnitude for the first time, going it alone might not be the wisest choice. Laying down a deck seems easy. Install the understructure, nail down the decking and you’re done. Simple, right? The fact is, there […]

You and your deck have been through a lot together – the parties, the barbeques, the quiet days reading a book and the peaceful Summer nights. However, after time, a well-used deck can look just that, well-used. The good news is that there are some things you can do to breathe new life into your […]

The Beauty and Brawn of Western Red Cedar “It looks so good, you could almost eat it.” That’s what one of our long-time employees remarked when eyeing up some Western Red Cedar timber at our lumber yard. Though Western red cedar lumber isn’t part of a well-balanced diet, we agree that it looks and smells […]

In years past, the only choice for deck railings was lumber – regardless of whether the deck location was suitable for natural wood. Times and technology and tastes, however, have changed. Homeowners now have more options for materials and style – and the ability to mix and match both. The type of deck you plan […]

We get great questions from our customers and our lumber experts are always happy to share our knowledge. A lot of these questions come from customers planning DIY projects and some seem to pop-up more frequently than others. We asked our lumber sales experts to give us the most common questions they hear. What’s the […]

Your Deck Is Built. Now It’s Time to Dress It Up. The deck – particularly for those in pleasant climates like Southern California – is a centerpiece of the home. It’s where you entertain guests, fire up the grill and spend the afternoon lounging in the sun. But a deck can be more than just […]

(Image Courtesy of Trex) Light Up Your Deck! Whether it’s the long lazy days sunning yourself and reading a book, or the friends and family barbeques you love to host, your deck is the outdoor living room of your home. You and your family enjoy it every chance you get, but without proper lighting, you […]